Polygonum bistorta   Bistort Root, Snakeweed, Adderwort, English Serpentary, Great Bistort   Family Polygonaceae
DESCRIPTION: Tall perennial herb
PART USED: Underground parts
ACTIONS
1. GROUP- The Skin & Mucous Membranes- Astringents...
2. Anticatarrhal..
3. Antidiarrheal..
4. Hemostatic..
5. Demulcent. Mucilaginous.
6. Anti-inflammatory.
INDICATIONS
1. Diarrhea.., especially childrents diarrhea.. Mucous colitis..  Anal fissure.
2. Diabetes. Menorrhagia. Leukorrhea.
3. Hemorrhages. Hemorrhoids. Varicose veins.
4. Nasal catarrh.. Nasal polyps .
5. Cystitis.. Urinary incontinence.
Gargle- Pharyngitis.  Mouth wash- Stomatitis.  Douche- Leucorrhea. Ointment- Anal fissure.
COMBINATIONS
Diarrhea- use with Geranium, Agrimonia, or Quercus.
PREPARATIONS   3X / day
Dried Root/Rhizome  1-2 g., or by infusion or decoction.
Fluid Extract   1:1 in 25% alcohol  1-2 ml..
Tincture   1:5 in 25% alcohol 1-3 ml..
Local  Douche or ointment (LM,BHP1983).
CONSTITUENTS
Tannins 15-20%..
(BHP1983,LM).